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Majority of global institutional investors implementing sustainable investing: survey

The majority (89 per cent) of global institutional investors are implementing sustainable investing, compared to 76 per cent in 2021, according to a new survey…

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  • October 7, 2022 October 7, 2022
  • 15:00
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IMCO investing in digital infrastructure provider, Caisse constructing Boston life sciences facility

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is investing US$450 million in a digital infrastructure provider. DataBank Ltd. operates a portfolio of 74 data centres in France,…

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  • October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022
  • 12:45

Cadillac Fairview names Julian Neave as director of London office

The real estate arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Julian Neave as the director of its London office. As the first director…

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  • October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022
  • 12:30

Global institutional investors overlooking African climate opportunities: report

Global institutional investors are overlooking climate-related opportunities in Africa, according to a new report by independent non-profit research group the Climate Policy Initiative. “The private…

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  • October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022
  • 12:00

Coverage of the 2022 Risk Management Conference

In 2022, normal was supposed to make a comeback — it didn’t. Just as supply chains began to stabilize, war broke out in Europe, China…

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  • October 6, 2022 September 30, 2022
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2022 Risk Management Conference: Understanding risk in a time of global turmoil

Managing risk in an era defined by escalating geopolitical tension, degenerating global trade networks and unprecedented economic turmoil is no simple task — and doing…

2022 Risk Management Conference: Long-term implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for emerging market investors

For years prior to the Russia-Ukraine war, there were murmurs about deglobalization as geostrategic tensions grew, nationalism flared worldwide and the coronavirus pandemic stressed global…

2022 Risk Management Conference: Concordia University re-evaluating integrated investment policy

Institutional investors’ best laid plans sometimes go awry — especially following global pandemics. During a presentation at the Canadian Investment Review‘s 2022 Risk Management Conference,…

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New ideas, access to top asset managers top reasons institutional investors hire OCIO: survey

About two-thirds (64 per cent) of global institutional investors say new ideas and access to top asset managers are the key benefits of hiring an…

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  • October 4, 2022 October 4, 2022
  • 12:30

OMERS Capital Markets appointing Prabha Ram as managing director of global equities

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Prabha Ram as managing director of global equities at its investment arm, OMERS Capital Markets. In the…

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  • October 4, 2022 October 4, 2022
  • 12:29

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Deepak Dara to lead new Indian office

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is opening an office in Mumbai, India, which will be headed up by Deepak Dara, currently chief of staff to…

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  • September 27, 2022 September 27, 2022
  • 11:45
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Expert panel: Weighing the benefits, pitfalls of investing in Canadian equity

Why should defined benefit pension plans invest in Canadian equity markets at all? It’s a question many DB plan sponsors began asking themselves in the…

Synchronized rate hikes could spark global recession: World Bank report

Efforts by central banks to reduce inflation could spark a global recession, according to a new report from the World Bank. “If the degree of…

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  • September 20, 2022 September 20, 2022
  • 12:00

Ontario Teachers’ investing in packaging firm, renewable energy platform

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is investing in a packaging company servicing European and North American businesses, as well as an Indian renewable energy platform.…

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  • September 20, 2022 September 20, 2022
  • 11:00

Trusteed pension funds’ assets valued at $2.21TN in Q1: Stats Can

The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds decreased 2.9 per cent to $2.21 trillion in the first quarter of 2022, down…

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  • September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022
  • 15:00

Canadian DB plan assets dip 2.4 per cent in August: report

The value of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan’s assets declined in August, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest monthly report. An investment portfolio designed…

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  • September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
  • 12:30

Global pension plan sponsors concerned about recession, stagflation: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of global pension plan sponsors are very concerned about the prospect of looming stagflation, according to a new survey…

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  • September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
  • 12:21

CPPIB acquiring stake in asset manager, Caisse partnering with logistics developer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a stake in a financial management company. The Universal Investment Group Llc, which operates several offices throughout…

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  • September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
  • 11:30

Class action suit against Indian solar business backed by Caisse, OMERS seeking lead plaintiff

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System has until the end of October to decide if it will serve as the lead plaintiff in a class…

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  • September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022
  • 12:30

Russia divestment promises by U.S. pension funds largely unfulfilled

Six months into a war that has killed thousands of Ukrainians and displaced more than 12 million more, most of the pledges by U.S. pension…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Royal Bank of Canada’s plans for returning employees to the office was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…

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  • August 26, 2022 August 25, 2022
  • 09:00

CPPIB backing of grain exporter provides Russia propaganda victory: expert

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s investment in a grain exporter may be used as a propaganda tool by the Russian government, according to J.…

CPPIB enters joint venture acquiring European hotels, Ontario Teachers’ takes majority stake in Indian hospital chain

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is entering a joint venture focused on the hospitality sector. The new scheme, which also includes Hamilton Pyramid Europe,…

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  • August 18, 2022 August 18, 2022
  • 12:00

CPPIB assets down $16BN in Q1 fiscal 2023

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is reporting net assets of $523 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, down from $539 billion at…

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  • August 15, 2022 August 15, 2022
  • 09:00

Which emerging and frontier markets are institutional investors considering in 2022?

While institutional investors are no strangers to established markets such as Europe and the U.S., the world’s emerging and frontier markets can provide diversification and…